Organized Retail Crime (ORC)

To give you a better feel for the vast impact of the ORC problem, we have provided a glimpse into just a few of the incidents that took place in the month of October, 2024.

Nashville Woman Sues Walgreens After Being Shot by Security for Alleged Shoplifting | School Principal Placed on Administrative Leave Following Shoplifting Arrest | Pennsylvania Attorney General Charges 9 with Profiting $850K from Retail Theft-Return Scheme

The Coalition of Law Enforcement and Retail (CLEAR) has announced the appointment of several new members to its Board of Directors, marking an exciting step forward for the organization.

What strategies are the city of Philadelphia, suburban police departments, retailers, retail organizations, and the state employing to take down retail theft? Read more to find out.

Portland Awarded $474K to Combat Retail Theft | Inside the Controversial Program That Allegedly Forced Confessions from Shoplifters in NJ | Michigan Man Admits to $100K Wire Fraud Scheme Targeting Retail Stores in 5 States

NRF’s Fight Retail Crime Day returns today, October 24, to mobilize the retail community to advocate for effective solutions in combating crime.

With some great cases to discuss and successful ORC partnerships in play, join us on Thursday October 24th from 2 - 3:30 p.m. Eastern Time to catch up on all the action from these ORC all-stars!

The laws will take effect on January 1, 2025, except for AB 1972, which took effect immediately on August 16, 2024. 

Shoplifters Gone Wild | 3 Masked Gunmen Open Fire on Clothing Store, Killing Employee | Feds Take Down Violent California Robbery Crew Amid 6-Week Crime Spree

NRF Pulls Shrink Report, Reevaluates Tools for Tracking Theft | Flash Mob Suspects Charged in Robbery of Topanga Mall | Nordstrom CEO Says Settle Area Has the Most Retail Theft